Finally, after many years, I was able to find a channel that doesn't show a kid right out of the diapers, repeating street photography rules that were said decades ago, showing off their latest gear but not one single useful word about art. Thank you so much for giving quality references and presenting these artists with the respect they deserve. I hope it serves as a true inspiration to newcomer photographers and that it teaches them to look at the images that are everywhere instead of keep looking at their gear.
People spending thousands of dollars to buy the most expensive camera… and this man is shooting with a $200 old canon camera… just perfect. Congrats for you amazing job.
When you mentioned how much he utilized winter conditions I expected you to end it there and advise we give that a try. The next thing I know you’re waiting 2 months till winter to actually demonstrate using Sol Leiter’s techniques in winter - RESPECT 👏👏👏
I'm not a photographer, but I watched till the end like my life depended on it! While I was staying dry and cosy under the blanket, you went out there, shot in different conditions, and brought up all these brilliant ideas. Impressive work, and I loved the quoted interview in the end, as a conclusion. ❤
Out of all of the photos, the most intriguing one for me was the top-down shot during winter of the woman and the walker. The minimalist use of empty space was quite captivating. ❤
You have done a masterful job with Saul Leiter, capturing both style and technique. The atmosphere of colors, frames, and reflections is reminiscent of the master you are attempting to emulate. I think this is one of your best efforts in imitative photography.
A great video, Saul Leiter's work makes me wish I could have lived in those times for some reason. But the job of any photographer, hobbyist or professional, is to document the world as it is when they are alive. Leiter certainly did this to perfection. Keep up the great work.
This is what photography content should be. On the off chance you and The Photographic eye dont know each other (or a comment looker isnt familiar) I honestly think you two are the very best youtube photography channels. Just sharing your passion and knowledge and reverence, and making me feel like im geeking out with a fellow camera nerd. Not to mention making me, self confidence issues and all, feel like I CAN shoot like Leiter, someone I admire deeply. And, lastly, *especially* not telling everyone the gear doesnt matter immediately before an ad read for a Canon R3 and the corresponding 24-70 for it. 🙄 every time I see basically every channel do that my heart breaks for new photographers. Newbies if you see this, just get the camera you can afford. You don't need $10,000 of camera equipment. Use what you can and shoot for the love of it. Hell, the film camera I use was just one I was given for free in an upcycle group. Ask around, people are generous and kind. Youre doing a really great thing here, thank you. Im actually on mt way to downtown right now (also live in Pittsburgh, just like Leiter!) Your video inspired me to go shoot and see what I can do. Leiter has always been in my top 3 but seeing a breakdown of his style like this just did so much for me. A thousand thanks 💜
Bravo. Leiter is my favorite photographer. But I seem to be overwhelmed when i think of trying to do something similar. But, your concentrating on anchor and abstract, red and yellow, negative space and nostalgia is a smart way to start. Your commentary, stories and photos are an inspiration. Looking forward to the next rainy day.
Just discovered this channel. Can’t believe I’m just finding it now. These videos are equally informational and entertaining. Well edited, well written, great content, clear and concise. 10/10 might be my new favorite channel.
You’re an amazing gift to humanity, I hope you know how much inspiration and impact your content has on those who truly appreciate it who share the same world as you
Love Saul Leiter and this is an amazing work about him and his art that makes me understand him much better. Explanation of how he creates his composition is such a good reference for a young photographer. Thanks a bunch. 💘
Perfect video about the man, the artist and the photographer. I enjoyed every second of it. Thank you for the work you put into this and for sharing it with us.
Your videos are excellent! They are a fantastic way to educate photographers. Sometimes photography content can be difficult to relate to, but you do such an impressive job at breaking down the artists core features.
This really shows how good a photographer Saul Leiter was. Even though the imitation images match the technical/compositional aspects of the original photos. They totally lack the conceptual and meaningful stories the original images tell. That's not to say they are bad photos, it's more a testament as to why the originals are so good.
I love watching these videos. First I learn about a brilliant photographer, and then it's like I'm in your head as you're out there figuring out what works as you go, always on your feet. This is an awesome channel.
Maybe I haven't seen enough videos on UA-cam or read enough. But this is the first time I've seen a breakdown of how someone took their photos. Great stuff!
I love your series on Imitative photography. These videos are both educative and inspiring. I hope you keep making them. You are a great educator as well as an excellent photographer.
Stunning pictures which capture the essence of Saul Leiter. Interesting background details of Saul Leiter's work and your process. Thanks so much for making this video.
Photography for many has become forgotten, art form. Nice to look at people in the past who viewed his photography as his art, and we were able to cut out of the everyday world, something beautiful and unique and interesting that we all walk by every day, but never stopped to look.And he humbly captured it for others to see and enjoy. Thank you for this unique inspiration which I will apply to my own photography and unknowingly have been doing over the years as I like many of these same elements that he used. Regards Gerry
Yet another excellent video. I love the way you break down the work of key artists, and fuel us with the inspiration to further explore our own creativity.
What a wonderful way to more fully appreciate and learn of the work of one of my favorite artists. Beautifully put together. And the music accompanying the snow scenes where you are shooting down from above of the building entrance…very special. Thanks
Brilliant, inspirational, educational. I started to shout in my head, "shoot now" as you allowed images to unfold from the bridge… the meeting of red light and street car. Your final shot with red umbrella… that one will stay with me. Will be revisiting this video as I do your others.
Thank you so much for introducing me to Saul Leiter! I am a photographer and will admit, I don't follow much if any photographer outside of one - Jim Brandenburg. I've loved Wolves since I was young. He is a master at that. But he's also someone that didn't take conventional shots. Which attracted me even more. Now, this is something that is more MY style. I look forward to learning more about Mr. Leiter. And becoming more of one to go into oblivion. 😉 Your winter shots from above got me emotional. Made me a little homesick for Chicago. Some of the best winters I've ever experienced. I also think you did a fantastic job with your "imitation" shots. Oh and great editing in regards to this video!!! NEW SUBSCRIBER!!
Very nice, thank you. Retired 70 year old here, photo hobbyist in the 70's and 80's, was going to pick up a camera again, but digital menus turn me off. I will check your other videos out, thanks again!
Mate, I forwarded this video to my friends and told them to watch all the videos on this channel. Instead of just watching all the videos, they went out after this one and filled up my WhatsApp with their Saul Leiter photos, and I'm surprised at how good the photos are!! You're an absolute inspiration and a wonderful teacher. Thanks for taking the time to show us new perspectives in photography. I know we have books and the internet to help us, but you go outside and practice what you preach, which is a great help to be able to find those kinds of shots. You're fabulous 😁👍
@@ImitativePhotography I'm trying hard to get you more subs!! I want more people to learn how to take more interesting shots, and see how easy it can be because you explain things so well😁👍. I look forward to your next video 🤩🤩
Wonderful video! Great to see a video not just educating us on a legendary and inspirational photographer, but you actually went out and provided us with practical real life examples of how the inspirations can become realities. Kudos to you! Well done.
I had always loved photography. A picture is almost a slice of a reality that stopped being, the moment you decided to look at it. I never picked it up, professionally, during my teens or twenties. I'd just take photos of things I liked, because they represented moments I wanted to remember. Nowadays, I've joined a business and have, through necessity, rekindled my love for photography. I bought an old DSLR and a lens I heard was good. It's like rediscovering an old friend that never stopped being close. I'm almost surprised to know my own personal outlook on images and things was shared by someone who created what I could only call "moving pieces of beautiful art". All I take now, are snippets of my coworkers and artists with dreams of their own. Perhaps, through practice and self discovery, I too can create moving and beautiful art of my own. Thank you for the video.
The title came up as a suggestion and I thought 25 minutes I"ll check it out, quickly... and stayed the entire way through. Very well done I'll be checking out more of your work. And I've got some inspiration to try some new things.
Thanks. Such a moving video ... the music suits the melancholy and mood of Leiter's work. I was fortunate to view 4 prints in person at Milwaukee Art Museum, which produced Leiter's first solo museum exhibition in 2006, 'Canopy' among them. What a thrill. I lived in NYC for 20 years, recognized the street corner, but was unprepared for its matter of fact gravity. The figures were rendered so precisely, it could have been any snowstorm anywhere anytime, but it was that moment in 1958, a perfect timelessness.
I absolutely loved watching this! Stumbled across it randomly and watched the whole thing! Please make more of these! First class. Well worthy of being televised imo. 👌🏼👍🏼
I really enjoyed watching this. You have done a great job of analysing Leiter's images and showing how similar effects can be achieved. Thanks very much.
Such an inspiring piece of work! I really appreciate the time and effort you obviously put into the the planning and execution of this video. Definitely my kind of photography channel 👌🙌🙌👏
My photographer friend introduced me to Saul Leiter (whom I'd never heard of) so I Googled the name and found your video. It's superb in every way and, although I'm not a photographer (but love photography and art), I was absolutely mesmerised by the content and the way you approached the subject in a logical way. It certainly made intelligent viewing. As 'followtheboat' said, "There are so many UA-cam photography charlatans, self-labelled street photography 'experts' and vloggers with hundreds of thousands of subscribers who only ever produce very average work accompanied by crappy video content." ... this is what UA-cam should be showing. And, what made the video even better, is that your voice is so good to listen to. Thank you. Needless to say, I've subscribed.
I appreciate your channel, your tastes, and your effort. In this particular case, you have demonstrated the genius of Saul Leiter. His artwork is glorious, and defies imitation.
I am a landscape photographer living in a small town in Alaska, so this is all pretty far from my wheelhouse, but I am always looking for ways to cross-pollinate, hoping that I can find and take shots that are different and unique. I really love finding inspiration from photographers whose style is completely different than mine. I appreciate your introduction to Leiter and the way you breakdown and attempt to shoot like him. Very engaging and informative. I will subscribe and watch more!
You really nailed a few shots, that looked a lot like Leiter's work. Especially the red umbrella, but I have a feeling you knew that (by placing it last on the list of photos you took). You could have used the Picture Styles on your Canon to emulate expired film, but perhaps that was beyond the scope of your project. Keep the videos coming!
Excellent work. It's occurred to me now after so long that Leiter has been an inspiration to almost every street photographer I've seen online. It's a timeless trend that I don't think wears itself out like other styles. It's also the style I was trying to unknowingly imitate, and now I think I have a good chance of obtaining similar shots. Thanks for the video!
I really like your videos and the way you explain the theory and how to put it into practice. The explanation of the concept of the anchor and its opposition to abstract elements, as well as Saul Leiter's use of negative spaces, has been very brilliant. Thank you very much for your work.👏👏👏👏
That was fascinating. I'd never been introduced to the work of Saul Leiter before and would like to thank you for correcting that. Your explorative journey was enthralling. I thoroughly enjoyed your descriptions of what you were seeing and how you hoped to use those elements. I think that although you made a very fine fist of reproduction, some images I found really engaging, Saul had an ingredient you couldn't emulate, style. Not yours but that of the people he was photographing. Those clothes just flowed around the images that modern street clothing cannot achieve. Mildly amused that puritans reached Canada. I thought they had been stopped by the roughly 49th Parallel, somehow :).
Another excellent video. There are so many UA-cam photography charlatans, self-labelled street photography 'experts' and vloggers with hundreds of thousands of subscribers who only ever produce very average work accompanied by crappy video content. The influence they hold frustrates me when there are far better and more educational channels like yours out there. The time and effort you spend both researching and then photographing, not to mention editing, is to be commended. Yours is one of those channels all photographers should watch, be they experienced or new because, if nothing else, you inspire us to go out and experiment. Keep up the great work.
Wow, I thoroughly enjoyed this. My photographic style naturally tends to lean this abstract way of reflections, layers and obscurity but I always feel like I’m doing things “wrong” - perhaps I just observe things unusually. Loved your video style of discussing the history, showing Saul’s work and going out to experiment with it yourself. ✨
I’m a huge Saul Leiter fan. Not sure what it is about those Jewish guys but 4 of the 5 of my favorite street photographers are Jewish. I actually think that your red umbrella shot is right up there with his. Well done man. There were a few other shots you took that were very strong. And thank you for not corrupting society 😄.
An excellent, nuanced and thoughtful approach to explaining the underpinnings of the process of a true street photography great. Thanks so much for the time and effort you have put into making such a thoughtful video about how we can learn from his process. Great photos, and a great explanation of the process and his influences. Thanks so much.
I am glad that UA-cam recommended your channel. I can finally start to unshroud the mystery of Miksang photography by looking through this lens and adding some grammar to explain my process
I did not know about Saul Leiter, very inspiring. I'll try to incorporate his approach more in my photography. I found a picture i took the other day that i wasn't really satisfied with, but after seeing the work of Saul Leiter, i can see a resemblance to his style. I like it a lot more now. Thank you for the video.
Thank you so much for putting the time and effort into this video , most enjoyable and also a rare video on here that is not selling gear . So refreshing, please keep this style 🙏🙏🙏👍👍
This is excellent ! I really appreciate the way you describe the photographer first, and then go out and shoot. You're photos are brillant like the process ! Best regards 💫
Great video, I enjoyed that certain events just ended up happening to you because you were just out there trying to take photos. I am new to photography, and this is by far the most informative and inspiring video I have seen. Thank you for taking all the time it took for you to make this video. Thank you for being a hard-working and passionate photographer
This video has messed with me. I was out on the town last night, and I caught myself checking the reflections to see what interesting things I could frame into the dark patches, if I leaned one way or the other. I've taken photos for decades....but maybe I haven't been a photographer. Not like this. It's like I've been looking for shots, but I haven't really been *seeing* what's in front of me. I'm...quietly, fundamentally, insistently; astounded. I was looking at my shower curtains differently, the fog in my bathroom mirror differently. As I get more years, I think...I've never had a grasp on the fundamentals, like this, at all. Thank you for making this one. I have to pointedly meditate on it.
I’m very glad reaching out your channel. I saw all your pictures and I called it Miksang Contemplative Photography. I also have the similar taste with you. Someone didn’t see and we see it. Waiting for another video… ❤
Just discovered your channel and this great series of videos, what a fantastic way to discover great photographers' work and see how you put their style to test in practice! Cannot imagine the amount of work behind this video, thanks a lot!
I think you video is very inspirational to other photographers like myself. I do a lot of street shooting, now I am going to look at other obscure compositions rather than the normal, CHEERS!
Thank you so much for this video. This is the first time I'm introduced to Leiter. You have no idea how much his works and your style of story telling inspired me.
LOVE the shots at 17:22, 18:30, 20:06, 22:45…and who knew that Puritan influence would enhance your photography?? Great videography and “mood music” selection.
I really enjoy your information and exploration, your calm presentation and the inquisitive nature of the video. I appreciate you breaking down the style and giving a real life look into your own exploration of it. This is very revealing. I'm commenting as I'm approaching the end of the video, and I find one big point is that there really is an invisible factor too, which is always the story within the artist (the photographer in this case) that makes the image. The intention transports something that we cannot directly see with our eyes and I feel like I can see that this is at the heart of Saul's work. You can recreate his style, but it only works in part, because the story is missing.
Bravo my good friend ... I am speechless when coming across this episode luckily. This holiday season, I decided to go on a splurged and paid $300 for a discontinued Saul Leiter's Early Colors which I have been longing for years. Watching someone taking months to capture the moments on the street in Leiter's style and paying our tributes to this great photographer is a wonderful feeling. Happy holidays!!!
This is what we/(I) have been waiting for. A genuinely beautiful, considered video about a really interesting photography subject. Totally enjoyable and really useful. Thankyou.
Finally, after many years, I was able to find a channel that doesn't show a kid right out of the diapers, repeating street photography rules that were said decades ago, showing off their latest gear but not one single useful word about art. Thank you so much for giving quality references and presenting these artists with the respect they deserve. I hope it serves as a true inspiration to newcomer photographers and that it teaches them to look at the images that are everywhere instead of keep looking at their gear.
I love your presentation. Especially your commentary.
I enjoyed your comments on the Puritan drinking laws.
i agree so so much
Well said
exactly
Dipper ?
The sole fact that this video took months to come to life speaks loudly about the effort you put in. Well done Sir.
This is what UA-cam content should be, but rarely is. Your channel is able to be both informative and meaningful, and that's a huge feat of talent
People spending thousands of dollars to buy the most expensive camera… and this man is shooting with a $200 old canon camera… just perfect. Congrats for you amazing job.
When you mentioned how much he utilized winter conditions I expected you to end it there and advise we give that a try. The next thing I know you’re waiting 2 months till winter to actually demonstrate using Sol Leiter’s techniques in winter - RESPECT 👏👏👏
I'm not a photographer, but I watched till the end like my life depended on it!
While I was staying dry and cosy under the blanket, you went out there, shot in different conditions, and brought up all these brilliant ideas. Impressive work, and I loved the quoted interview in the end, as a conclusion. ❤
Wonderful, glad you enjoyed it!
Out of all of the photos, the most intriguing one for me was the top-down shot during winter of the woman and the walker. The minimalist use of empty space was quite captivating. ❤
Honestly that's one of my favorites from all the photos as well
You have done a masterful job with Saul Leiter, capturing both style and technique. The atmosphere of colors, frames, and reflections is reminiscent of the master you are attempting to emulate. I think this is one of your best efforts in imitative photography.
A great video, Saul Leiter's work makes me wish I could have lived in those times for some reason. But the job of any photographer, hobbyist or professional, is to document the world as it is when they are alive. Leiter certainly did this to perfection. Keep up the great work.
This is what photography content should be. On the off chance you and The Photographic eye dont know each other (or a comment looker isnt familiar) I honestly think you two are the very best youtube photography channels.
Just sharing your passion and knowledge and reverence, and making me feel like im geeking out with a fellow camera nerd. Not to mention making me, self confidence issues and all, feel like I CAN shoot like Leiter, someone I admire deeply.
And, lastly, *especially* not telling everyone the gear doesnt matter immediately before an ad read for a Canon R3 and the corresponding 24-70 for it. 🙄 every time I see basically every channel do that my heart breaks for new photographers.
Newbies if you see this, just get the camera you can afford. You don't need $10,000 of camera equipment. Use what you can and shoot for the love of it. Hell, the film camera I use was just one I was given for free in an upcycle group. Ask around, people are generous and kind.
Youre doing a really great thing here, thank you. Im actually on mt way to downtown right now (also live in Pittsburgh, just like Leiter!) Your video inspired me to go shoot and see what I can do. Leiter has always been in my top 3 but seeing a breakdown of his style like this just did so much for me.
A thousand thanks 💜
What he said…. ;) I would also like add Sean Tuckers channel to this.
Bravo. Leiter is my favorite photographer. But I seem to be overwhelmed when i think of trying to do something similar. But, your concentrating on anchor and abstract, red and yellow, negative space and nostalgia is a smart way to start. Your commentary, stories and photos are an inspiration. Looking forward to the next rainy day.
Just discovered this channel. Can’t believe I’m just finding it now. These videos are equally informational and entertaining. Well edited, well written, great content, clear and concise. 10/10 might be my new favorite channel.
You’re an amazing gift to humanity, I hope you know how much inspiration and impact your content has on those who truly appreciate it
who share the same world as you
Love Saul Leiter and this is an amazing work about him and his art that makes me understand him much better. Explanation of how he creates his composition is such a good reference for a young photographer. Thanks a bunch. 💘
And with the final chord of the music came my applause.
I am so happy to find this channel finally someone talks about photography and the art it is!!
Perfect video about the man, the artist and the photographer. I enjoyed every second of it. Thank you for the work you put into this and for sharing it with us.
Your videos are excellent! They are a fantastic way to educate photographers. Sometimes photography content can be difficult to relate to, but you do such an impressive job at breaking down the artists core features.
This really shows how good a photographer Saul Leiter was. Even though the imitation images match the technical/compositional aspects of the original photos. They totally lack the conceptual and meaningful stories the original images tell. That's not to say they are bad photos, it's more a testament as to why the originals are so good.
I love watching these videos. First I learn about a brilliant photographer, and then it's like I'm in your head as you're out there figuring out what works as you go, always on your feet. This is an awesome channel.
Maybe I haven't seen enough videos on UA-cam or read enough. But this is the first time I've seen a breakdown of how someone took their photos. Great stuff!
This is the best video about Saul Leiter and street photographer. May need to watch more than once.
I love your series on Imitative photography. These videos are both educative and inspiring. I hope you keep making them. You are a great educator as well as an excellent photographer.
Thanks Carole. There's lots more to come!
Stunning pictures which capture the essence of Saul Leiter. Interesting background details of Saul Leiter's work and your process. Thanks so much for making this video.
Photography for many has become forgotten, art form. Nice to look at people in the past who viewed his photography as his art, and we were able to cut out of the everyday world, something beautiful and unique and interesting that we all walk by every day, but never stopped to look.And he humbly captured it for others to see and enjoy. Thank you for this unique inspiration which I will apply to my own photography and unknowingly have been doing over the years as I like many of these same elements that he used. Regards Gerry
Once again, astonishing work. I really admire the planning and the patience you had to make this. Bravo !
Thanks!
Yet another excellent video. I love the way you break down the work of key artists, and fuel us with the inspiration to further explore our own creativity.
What a wonderful way to more fully appreciate and learn of the work of one of my favorite artists. Beautifully put together. And the music accompanying the snow scenes where you are shooting down from above of the building entrance…very special. Thanks
Wonderful video and inspiration. Combining the artist and live shooting. Great music and visual perfection. Thank you 🙏
Brilliant, inspirational, educational. I started to shout in my head, "shoot now" as you allowed images to unfold from the bridge… the meeting of red light and street car. Your final shot with red umbrella… that one will stay with me. Will be revisiting this video as I do your others.
Can't decide if the narration is done in a Canadian or Scottish accent.
Fascinating summary of his work. The quotations were also great.
Thank you so much for introducing me to Saul Leiter! I am a photographer and will admit, I don't follow much if any photographer outside of one - Jim Brandenburg. I've loved Wolves since I was young. He is a master at that. But he's also someone that didn't take conventional shots. Which attracted me even more.
Now, this is something that is more MY style. I look forward to learning more about Mr. Leiter. And becoming more of one to go into oblivion. 😉
Your winter shots from above got me emotional. Made me a little homesick for Chicago. Some of the best winters I've ever experienced. I also think you did a fantastic job with your "imitation" shots. Oh and great editing in regards to this video!!!
NEW SUBSCRIBER!!
Very nice, thank you. Retired 70 year old here, photo hobbyist in the 70's and 80's, was going to pick up a camera again, but digital menus turn me off. I will check your other videos out, thanks again!
You have a great knack for telling a story, this half an hour has been very much appreciated, please keep on doing these for my selfish needs!
Mate, I forwarded this video to my friends and told them to watch all the videos on this channel. Instead of just watching all the videos, they went out after this one and filled up my WhatsApp with their Saul Leiter photos, and I'm surprised at how good the photos are!! You're an absolute inspiration and a wonderful teacher. Thanks for taking the time to show us new perspectives in photography. I know we have books and the internet to help us, but you go outside and practice what you preach, which is a great help to be able to find those kinds of shots. You're fabulous 😁👍
Wow that's so wonderful to hear!
@@ImitativePhotography I'm trying hard to get you more subs!! I want more people to learn how to take more interesting shots, and see how easy it can be because you explain things so well😁👍. I look forward to your next video 🤩🤩
Wonderful video! Great to see a video not just educating us on a legendary and inspirational photographer, but you actually went out and provided us with practical real life examples of how the inspirations can become realities. Kudos to you! Well done.
I had always loved photography. A picture is almost a slice of a reality that stopped being, the moment you decided to look at it. I never picked it up, professionally, during my teens or twenties. I'd just take photos of things I liked, because they represented moments I wanted to remember.
Nowadays, I've joined a business and have, through necessity, rekindled my love for photography. I bought an old DSLR and a lens I heard was good. It's like rediscovering an old friend that never stopped being close. I'm almost surprised to know my own personal outlook on images and things was shared by someone who created what I could only call "moving pieces of beautiful art". All I take now, are snippets of my coworkers and artists with dreams of their own. Perhaps, through practice and self discovery, I too can create moving and beautiful art of my own.
Thank you for the video.
"A picture is almost a slice of a reality that stopped being, the moment you decided to look at it. "
Nicely put.
The title came up as a suggestion and I thought 25 minutes I"ll check it out, quickly... and stayed the entire way through. Very well done I'll be checking out more of your work. And I've got some inspiration to try some new things.
Thanks. Such a moving video ... the music suits the melancholy and mood of Leiter's work. I was fortunate to view 4 prints in person at Milwaukee Art Museum, which produced Leiter's first solo museum exhibition in 2006, 'Canopy' among them. What a thrill. I lived in NYC for 20 years, recognized the street corner, but was unprepared for its matter of fact gravity. The figures were rendered so precisely, it could have been any snowstorm anywhere anytime, but it was that moment in 1958, a perfect timelessness.
Wonderful!
I absolutely loved watching this! Stumbled across it randomly and watched the whole thing! Please make more of these! First class. Well worthy of being televised imo. 👌🏼👍🏼
There is more on the way!
Thank you for creating and sharing such beautiful, inspiring work.
I really enjoyed watching this. You have done a great job of analysing Leiter's images and showing how similar effects can be achieved. Thanks very much.
Such an inspiring piece of work! I really appreciate the time and effort you obviously put into the the planning and execution of this video. Definitely my kind of photography channel 👌🙌🙌👏
Beautiful homage to Leiter and his work. Thank you for taking the time to produce it with such a great narrative. Great work!
One of the only channel notifications i actually look forward too. Something about trying to recreate the work of these greats feels so thrilling!!
My photographer friend introduced me to Saul Leiter (whom I'd never heard of) so I Googled the name and found your video. It's superb in every way and, although I'm not a photographer (but love photography and art), I was absolutely mesmerised by the content and the way you approached the subject in a logical way. It certainly made intelligent viewing. As 'followtheboat' said, "There are so many UA-cam photography charlatans, self-labelled street photography 'experts' and vloggers with hundreds of thousands of subscribers who only ever produce very average work accompanied by crappy video content." ... this is what UA-cam should be showing. And, what made the video even better, is that your voice is so good to listen to. Thank you. Needless to say, I've subscribed.
Thank you for the heartwarming comment!
You're the best youtube channel for learning photography
Great job on these! I really enjoy your deconstruction of photographic approaches. Thanks for all the work you put in.
I'm amazed by your extensive effort to reproduce such important photographers work. I'll give a try.
Thank you for this content.
I appreciate your channel, your tastes, and your effort. In this particular case, you have demonstrated the genius of Saul Leiter. His artwork is glorious, and defies imitation.
Love his use of negative space, and his abstract qualities
I am a landscape photographer living in a small town in Alaska, so this is all pretty far from my wheelhouse, but I am always looking for ways to cross-pollinate, hoping that I can find and take shots that are different and unique. I really love finding inspiration from photographers whose style is completely different than mine. I appreciate your introduction to Leiter and the way you breakdown and attempt to shoot like him. Very engaging and informative. I will subscribe and watch more!
Fantastic, welcome aboard!
You really nailed a few shots, that looked a lot like Leiter's work. Especially the red umbrella, but I have a feeling you knew that (by placing it last on the list of photos you took). You could have used the Picture Styles on your Canon to emulate expired film, but perhaps that was beyond the scope of your project. Keep the videos coming!
Your passion for your subject is truly admirable.
I love the mood that you created to explain the concept !!!
I appreciate the care that went into the making of this video. Very inspirational!
Excellent work. It's occurred to me now after so long that Leiter has been an inspiration to almost every street photographer I've seen online. It's a timeless trend that I don't think wears itself out like other styles. It's also the style I was trying to unknowingly imitate, and now I think I have a good chance of obtaining similar shots. Thanks for the video!
That's great to hear, thanks!
I really like your videos and the way you explain the theory and how to put it into practice. The explanation of the concept of the anchor and its opposition to abstract elements, as well as Saul Leiter's use of negative spaces, has been very brilliant. Thank you very much for your work.👏👏👏👏
Glad I could help!
I love this so much. Especially the field recordings instead of stock music or so. Makes me want to get out and about.
That was fascinating. I'd never been introduced to the work of Saul Leiter before and would like to thank you for correcting that. Your explorative journey was enthralling. I thoroughly enjoyed your descriptions of what you were seeing and how you hoped to use those elements. I think that although you made a very fine fist of reproduction, some images I found really engaging, Saul had an ingredient you couldn't emulate, style. Not yours but that of the people he was photographing. Those clothes just flowed around the images that modern street clothing cannot achieve. Mildly amused that puritans reached Canada. I thought they had been stopped by the roughly 49th Parallel, somehow :).
Another excellent video. There are so many UA-cam photography charlatans, self-labelled street photography 'experts' and vloggers with hundreds of thousands of subscribers who only ever produce very average work accompanied by crappy video content. The influence they hold frustrates me when there are far better and more educational channels like yours out there. The time and effort you spend both researching and then photographing, not to mention editing, is to be commended. Yours is one of those channels all photographers should watch, be they experienced or new because, if nothing else, you inspire us to go out and experiment. Keep up the great work.
Its beautiful the way you decoded a style and then showed us how to execute it.. Keep up the good work..
Wow, I thoroughly enjoyed this. My photographic style naturally tends to lean this abstract way of reflections, layers and obscurity but I always feel like I’m doing things “wrong” - perhaps I just observe things unusually. Loved your video style of discussing the history, showing Saul’s work and going out to experiment with it yourself. ✨
Great to hear!
Thank you for your videos and inspiration I (and many other too) get from each video. Please continue your work.
What an incredible film and way to honor Saul's work. Thank you for the inspiration and beautiful work!!
I’m a huge Saul Leiter fan. Not sure what it is about those Jewish guys but 4 of the 5 of my favorite street photographers are Jewish.
I actually think that your red umbrella shot is right up there with his. Well done man. There were a few other shots you took that were very strong.
And thank you for not corrupting society 😄.
An excellent, nuanced and thoughtful approach to explaining the underpinnings of the process of a true street photography great. Thanks so much for the time and effort you have put into making such a thoughtful video about how we can learn from his process. Great photos, and a great explanation of the process and his influences. Thanks so much.
I am glad that UA-cam recommended your channel. I can finally start to unshroud the mystery of Miksang photography by looking through this lens and adding some grammar to explain my process
I did not know about Saul Leiter, very inspiring. I'll try to incorporate his approach more in my photography. I found a picture i took the other day that i wasn't really satisfied with, but after seeing the work of Saul Leiter, i can see a resemblance to his style. I like it a lot more now. Thank you for the video.
Thank you so much for putting the time and effort into this video , most enjoyable and also a rare video on here that is not selling gear . So refreshing, please keep this style 🙏🙏🙏👍👍
One of the best videos on photography on UA-cam...thank you!!! Very inspiring!!!
Excellent! This is worth watching over and over! Thanks for taking me along!
no greater form of art than interesting photography, a fisheye lens in that above street walkway would be fabulous
Both your photos and the photos of Saul Leiter moved me!
This is excellent ! I really appreciate the way you describe the photographer first, and then go out and shoot. You're photos are brillant like the process ! Best regards 💫
You did a fine job on the video production and the photographs. Thank you very much for your time you've sacrificed to inspire and entertain.
I have a few words to say about this prestigious photographer, without equal he will never be equaled it seems simple, but he is a genius
Great video, I enjoyed that certain events just ended up happening to you because you were just out there trying to take photos. I am new to photography, and this is by far the most informative and inspiring video I have seen. Thank you for taking all the time it took for you to make this video. Thank you for being a hard-working and passionate photographer
This video has messed with me. I was out on the town last night, and I caught myself checking the reflections to see what interesting things I could frame into the dark patches, if I leaned one way or the other. I've taken photos for decades....but maybe I haven't been a photographer. Not like this. It's like I've been looking for shots, but I haven't really been *seeing* what's in front of me. I'm...quietly, fundamentally, insistently; astounded. I was looking at my shower curtains differently, the fog in my bathroom mirror differently. As I get more years, I think...I've never had a grasp on the fundamentals, like this, at all. Thank you for making this one. I have to pointedly meditate on it.
Thank you, that was inspiring to read!
I loved this. It reminds me of what i look for. Its like mirroring wavelengths listening to you explore. 😊
I’m very glad reaching out your channel. I saw all your pictures and I called it Miksang Contemplative Photography. I also have the similar taste with you. Someone didn’t see and we see it. Waiting for another video… ❤
Just discovered your channel and this great series of videos, what a fantastic way to discover great photographers' work and see how you put their style to test in practice! Cannot imagine the amount of work behind this video, thanks a lot!
Men, this is so inspiring. I can not thank you enough.
I am mouth breathing. Afraid to blink. Well done and thank you. Your work is not an Imitation. They are Master Studies.
Excellent information about Saul, and that you made photographs recreating Leiter's style. Well done!
Your analysis of the elements of his work is eye-opening. Thank you so much for this video! ❤
I think you video is very inspirational to other photographers like myself. I do a lot of street shooting, now I am going to look at other obscure compositions rather than the normal, CHEERS!
Thank you so much for this video. This is the first time I'm introduced to Leiter. You have no idea how much his works and your style of story telling inspired me.
So happy to hear!
Great video. This gave me a whole new perspective, not only on photography but on images I've already taken. Thank you 👍
LOVE the shots at 17:22, 18:30, 20:06, 22:45…and who knew that Puritan influence would enhance your photography?? Great videography and “mood music” selection.
I love everything in your video. You’re a gifted story teller. I’m going to binge watch all your video.
One of the best UA-cam video's I've seen. Thanks for the insight and attention to detail - I'm now a subscriber...
Dude this location your at is simply amazing. No matter what season your shooting in. Love your videos keep up the great work sir...
I really enjoy your information and exploration, your calm presentation and the inquisitive nature of the video. I appreciate you breaking down the style and giving a real life look into your own exploration of it. This is very revealing. I'm commenting as I'm approaching the end of the video, and I find one big point is that there really is an invisible factor too, which is always the story within the artist (the photographer in this case) that makes the image. The intention transports something that we cannot directly see with our eyes and I feel like I can see that this is at the heart of Saul's work. You can recreate his style, but it only works in part, because the story is missing.
Well said.
wow,best thing i've watched so far this year ! love the narration, photography journey, mood & the music. Perfect !
Thank you for this, I really appreciate the work and time you clearly took to produce it. Food for thought and inspiration x
Bravo my good friend ... I am speechless when coming across this episode luckily. This holiday season, I decided to go on a splurged and paid $300 for a discontinued Saul Leiter's Early Colors which I have been longing for years. Watching someone taking months to capture the moments on the street in Leiter's style and paying our tributes to this great photographer is a wonderful feeling. Happy holidays!!!
Fantastic, happy holidays to you too!
The quotes are so powerful and inspiring. Thank-you.
This is what we/(I) have been waiting for. A genuinely beautiful, considered video about a really interesting photography subject.
Totally enjoyable and really useful. Thankyou.
Thank you for making content like this. You have no idea how much it helps.